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Axios
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Cleveland has more gyms per capita than the national average
The Cleveland metro area has a higher gym-to-person ratio than the national average. Why it matters: You can console yourself with this trivia as you're housing fried food at the Ohio State Fair or sipping on a lime lager at the beach. By the numbers: Bridgeport, Connecticut has 27.5 gyms for every 100,000 residents — the most in the country — while the coastal elites in Boston (20.6) and San Diego (20.4) aren't far behind. What's next: The latest crop of high-end gyms are setting themselves up as both a place to pump iron and take work meetings — though hopefully not at the same time. Other popular gym chains, like Planet Fitness and Crunch Fitness, are swapping out cardio equipment to make room for more weights — reflecting our "increasingly muscle-obsessed population," as Bloomberg put it.
Wall Street Journal
18-07-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Planet Fitness Has Right Tools to Continue Growing
Wall Street is pumped up on Planet Fitness PLNT 2.12%increase; green up pointing triangle. The low-cost gym giant is coming off four consecutive months of higher foot traffic despite raising its signature membership price to $15 from $10 last summer. Analysts say Planet Fitness can build on this momentum by opening more locations and by leaning into its 'Judgment Free Zone' mantra.
Buzz Feed
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
37 Reviewer-Favorite Items You Won't Regret Buying
A viral "Soft" perfume rollerball for anyone who wants people to think of them and think "yum." Reviewers compare this ~$5 fragrance to caramel, lemon cupcakes, warm vanilla scones, cotton candy, and this $65 bottle of Pink Sugar! A high-end bottle of Takesan Kishibori soy sauce if you ever want to learn what you're missing by sticking with grocery store brands. No offense to Kikkoman, but this elevated sauce from Shodoshima, Japan offers a richer, more complex flavor that has happy reviewers pledging their allegiance. Dr. Frederick's Original Better Blister Bandages you need if you have new sandals coming in the mail. The cushioned, water-resistant hydrocolloid bandages speed up the healing process while protecting blisters from further damage. The tapered edges mean you can wear them for a few days in a row without worrying about your new shoes rubbing them off. Medicube's collagen jelly because your face deserves a dessert-like treat, too! Hydrolyzed collagen (collagen that's broken into smaller segments for better skin absorption) works to keep your skin feeling firm, bouncy, and ready to join the #glassskin trend. It also has superstar niacinamide to protect and improve your skin barrier for an added glow. A NeeDoh Gummy Bear offering the perfect amount of squish and stretch for restless hands. The jelly-like filling is encased in a thick, non-sticky plastic so it has just the right amount of give. A sensory heaven worth every penny. A pack of anti-slip glasses sleeves, because pushing your glasses back up your nose stops being cute after the millionth time you have to do it. The soft silicone tips are just over $1 each, which is a steal when it comes to comfort. A pair of crossover flared leggings providing a silhouette so enticing, you'll find yourself getting distracted every time you see your reflection. If the 5,800+ happy reviewers are to be believed, these pants are so comfortable, you'll be asking questions like, "can I wear these to a wedding?" And a super-soft longline sports bra some have compared to Lululemon's Align tank top for an Equinox-level workout look at a Planet Fitness price. Reviewers say it offers a little less compression, so you can wear it on casual days, too. A wildly popular Wet n Wild lipstick that, against all odds, will only cost you a single dollar. You can't even find something that affordable in an actual dollar store anymore! Despite the unreal price, the results are very real: 42,000 happy customers love the long-lasting color, hydration from aloe, and extensive color selection. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. A set of plastic shoe cubbies so you can finally take care of Shoe Mountain. Your guests will appreciate not having to climb over your pile of sneakers, and your fancy boots will appreciate not being squished into pancakes. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder, a low-maintenance option for makeup minimalists who want a matte, yet still radiant, complexion — essentially Photoshop's blurring tool, but IRL. It absorbs oil and blurs pores, leaving your face super glowy for just $25, which is way less than an Adobe subscription. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Sue Storm would approve! Lottabody Wrap Me Curl Mousse, a whipped-cream-like delight that defines curls, moisturizes with shea and coconut oil, and tackles frizz. The foam makes it super easy to distribute throughout your hair, and the heavenly scent will make you feel like you're on a tropical vacation. 44,000 customers have given this budget-friendly find a thumbs up! A laundry backpack, complete with a mesh pocket for detergent and dryer balls, if you like to wait until truly the last minute to lug your stuff to the laundromat. The heavy duty, tear-resistant drawstring bag has thick straps so you can comfortably carry up to three loads of laundry at once. Brazilian Bum Bum body cream loved by Zoomers (and 40,000+ 5-star raters) for its incredible smell and intense hydration powers. The lotion is a little spendy, but it uses caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil to firm and moisturize skin, leaving it glowing and smelling like a tropical getaway. White caulk tape if you've noticed (and proceeded to ignore) some cracks in your previous caulk job. Use the waterproof sealing tape to fill in gaps before they get any worse and unwanted guests see the bug equivalent of a vacancy sign. Reviewers say this is easier and cleaner looking than liquid caulk, so there's no excuse to keep putting this off! An Elizavecca collagen coating hair protein treatment that takes your dry, tired hair and turns it into the silky-soft locks you've always wanted. Just apply it to wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse, and wonder why all hair treatments don't work this well. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it without having to invest several hours into a scrub session. Time is money, people! A Medix retinol body lotion because if retinol works so well for your face, it's gotta do wonders for the rest of your body too. With the help of ferulic acid, it encourages skin cell turnover to help tighten and firm skin. One 5-star reviewer (out of 4,700+) says they're obsessed with Medix's whole line of lotions. Or a lightweight gel cream from Nivea with powerful Q10 that helps plump, firm, and moisturize skin in as little as two weeks with consistent use. Over 1,400 reviewers are happy with their results! A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees even if you can't be bothered to sort clothes into lights and darks. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks that 150+ reviewers say offers a Laneige-like experience for just a fraction of the price. The berry extract and vitamin C work to moisturize lips as you go to bed, proving that beauty sleep is a real thing. Dawn Powerwash, an impressive spray-on dish soap capable of giving you those clean swipes through nightmarish messes previously only seen in commercials. Spray this on dishes, but you can also use it to tackle dirty range hoods, backsplashes, bathtubs, grills, or anywhere else with caked-on food or dirt. Sure, you can go for the cheap dish soap from the dollar store, but it won't last as long, work as hard, or suds up as well. A set of dermaplaning razors that will make quick work of peach fuzz, stray hairs, and eyebrows in need of a touch-up. They're designed with micro-guards, which means you don't have to worry about nicking yourself, even if you don't have the steadiest hand. Over 170,000 happy customers love that you can extend the time between threading appointments — or skip them altogether. A Pikk-it tool offering a quick solution to one of life's little miseries: wondering why your vacuum isn't sucking (in a good way) and discovering that the brush is completely cocooned in loose hair. This handy tool will free your roller from its hairy prison so it can proceed up more hair. Sorry, "vacuum doesn't work" isn't an excuse to avoid cleaning anymore! E.l.f Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara, which creates tubing around your lashes to make them appear longer, thicker, and darker. The lightweight "extensions" won't smudge or weigh down your actual lashes and — best of all — they fall right off when you wash your face. No one likes having to scrub their eyes raw trying to get off waterproof makeup. :( A pack of Miracle-Gro water storing crystals that'll prevent both under- *and* over-watering, which I believe are the top two killers of plants. When you water your houseplants, the crystals retain the moisture and release it as the soil dries. Now, if you forget to water your plants for a month and then just drown them in water for a week as an apology, they might survive. A hair-lightening spray to brighten up hair by TWO shades or more! Spritz a little of this citrus and chamomile spray onto damp hair, then activate it with heat-styling tools. I recommend blow drying and hitting it with a curling iron or straightener for the best results. Over 7,000 5-star raters love it because it's less harsh than bleach and even works on dark hair. A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychain so you no longer have to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with your hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or calling out a date for lying about their height (JK, JK). A mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that's way more convenient than a painful trip to the dentist or an annoying attempt at the strips. Just brush your teeth with the bristled pen whenever you have a minute to work through stains and discoloration (without sensitivity, according to 800 5-star reviewers). A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. All for less than the price of a six-pack of White Label! And reviewer-loved Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener to expertly conceal and brighten dark circles under your eyes. The lightweight, color-adapting formula blends so seamlessly under makeup that your old concealer will throw itself out. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Mist Oil for instant relief from dry skin — a perfect solution for people who hate getting their hands greasy with lotion. You'll find it's a lot easier to keep your skin moisturized when you can just spritz this blend of vitamin E and jojoba oil after the shower or whenever you need a little refresh. A pair of Cushionaire cork-bottom sandals that are not only supremely comfortable, they're also an affordable alternative to Mayari Birks. The similarities go past just looks: They also have 100% genuine suede soles, so your feet will demand you wear these every single day. Mielle's Rosemary Mint strengthening oil, a TikTok-hall-of-famer that almost 7,500 5-star reviews confirm is worth the hype. The biotin-infused serum can help strengthen hair and encourage new growth, leaving hair feeling healthier and fuller. Reviewers say it's helped with everything from receding hairlines to sparse eyebrows.
Fox News
11-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
How to avoid getting 'office chair butt' from prolonged sitting at work
Office workers have something new to worry about, according to a warning that's gone viral on social media. "Office chair butt" is trending as a side effect of sitting for too many hours, leaving the appearance of a flatter behind. Alissa Mosca, a certified fitness trainer with Planet Fitness in New York, confirmed that "office chair butt" refers to muscle loss due to sitting stagnant in one position and not activating the muscles in the posterior chain (along the back of the body). To combat this, Mosca recommends performing the following simple exercises throughout the day to stimulate muscle activation in the glutes, hamstrings and quads. "These four exercises require no equipment and can even be done from the office chair," she added. "It's important to not only focus on strength training exercises that activate the glutes, which are being sat on all day, but the surrounding muscles as well, which is what adds support to the whole posterior chain," Mosca said. She encourages office workers to incorporate some type of movement every time they get up from their seat — ideally picking one of the four movements above and performing 12 to 15 reps, two to three times. "Once that becomes more of a routine, try setting a timer to do this every 45 minutes to an hour," the trainer suggested. Incorporating these exercises into a gym routine is also a great way to prevent muscle loss, according to Mosca. This might include a circuit with kettlebell swings, Smith machine squats (performed on a machine with a fixed barbell), hip thrusts and walking on an incline. Jonathan Puleio, a board-certified professional ergonomist and global vice president at Humanscale – a New York City consulting practice focused on corporate ergonomics – also spoke about "office chair butt." "Not only are the muscle groups atrophying and weakening, but there's also a buildup of fat tissue, which has a very different consistency and density than muscle," he told Fox News Digital. "That's why … the shape of the tissue appears much flatter — and even saggy, in some scenarios." Puleio agreed that muscle atrophy can be supported by movement and posture shifts, but noted that chair design also plays a big role. "Any chair design that can promote movement and support postural shifts regularly throughout the day can certainly combat issues like this," the expert said. Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio. "The recline tension is based on the user's body weight," he said. "This removes the barriers to movement that we typically see on traditionally designed chairs." Puleio also recommends using sit-to-stand workstations and performing some tasks while standing, such as taking a phone call on your feet. "Taking micro-breaks, stepping away from your work, going to get a glass of water, taking a lap around the office, going outside and taking a quick walk – these are all great ways to combat this particular issue," he said. For more Health articles, visit The expert also urges employers to take their employees' comfort seriously and to take steps to ensure healthy workplace ergonomics. "Discomfort is the precursor to pain and injury," he warned, noting that injuries can be "costly and debilitating."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Race Tracks vs Real Estate: How Developers Are Buying Out American Motorsports
Read the full story on Backfire News If you've noticed more shopping centers where burnout boxes used to be, you're not hallucinating. Across the U.S., drag strips, dirt ovals, and road courses are quietly vanishing—not because fans stopped showing up, but because developers showed up with fatter wallets. American motorsports is being squeezed out by a monster far more ruthless than any top-fueler: real estate. Let's cut the nostalgia for a second and talk hard numbers. Many tracks sit on massive plots of flat, conveniently zoned land near suburban growth corridors. To a developer, that's not a venue—it's a blank check. In cities where housing is in 'crisis,' any large plot of land not being used to cram in condos or strip malls is a missed opportunity. Take Atlanta Dragway. NHRA sold the 318-acre facility in 2021 after more than 60 years of operation. The buyer? A development firm reportedly planning an industrial complex. 'It's just business,' said NHRA brass, likely while swimming through a pool of cash like Scrooge McDuck. Every time a racetrack closes, you'll hear the same refrain: 'residential complaints.' And sure, there's some truth there. Nobody likes sleeping next to a nitro-methane symphony. But let's be honest—those complaints don't usually surface until after the developer builds a neighborhood right next to the track. In some cases, this is strategic. Develop the land, build the homes, let the homeowners complain, and pressure the local government to revoke permits or restrict operations. Then the track gets strangled by noise ordinances, and guess who's waiting with a 'fair market value' offer? You'd think local officials might protect venues that bring tourism, revenue, and culture to a community. Think again. Politicians love ribbon cuttings. It's a lot more glamorous to announce a new distribution center or suburban tech campus than to stand next to a tire wall and talk about heritage. Motorsports rarely gets tax breaks or incentives. Developers do. So when it comes time to 'revitalize' an area, the track is the first thing on the chopping block. The big winners? Developers, obviously. National chains. Corporate landlords. Maybe the town gets some new property tax revenue, maybe not. The racers? They get nothing but a longer drive to the next legal track—if there even is one. And the fans? We're just supposed to get over it. Trade the scent of burnt rubber for faux artisan coffee and yet another Planet Fitness. This isn't just about nostalgia. It's about infrastructure. Take away legal venues, and people will find alternatives. Uncontrolled ones. Street takeovers are skyrocketing, and media outlets love to lump every car enthusiast into the same crowd. But they're not the same—and part of the reason chaos is winning is because structure is losing. Kind of. Maybe. But it requires effort. Tracks need to own their land, rally their communities, and make themselves politically valuable. Fans need to show up, not just comment angrily when a closure is announced. And local governments? They need to stop chasing every shiny development deal like it's the last golden ticket. Until then, the real race isn't on the quarter mile. It's between bulldozers and burnout boxes—and we're losing.
